Wore a cardigan for the first time today - why did I wait?

[DocDave]

In the spring I bought a cardigan after reading about them here for a while. But because it was spring, I never ended up wearing the cardigan. Until today.

And wow. I'm surprised I waited so long. With the cooler fall weather the cardigan was nice and warm. So I am full on part of Camp Cardigan now thinking I need to pick up some more. Good times.

[hockeysc23]

I’d add the cardigan as one of the top 10 things I learned from dappered I didn’t anticipate liking as much as I do. It’s a great layering item with a lot of versatility. Especially in my office where the guys love blasting the ac

[ModifiedMind]

Same boat here. Until reading Dappered, I never even considered them. Now, I have somewhere between five and ten in my wardrobe and look forward to cold weather so I can wear them.

[JBarwick]

I bought a cheap cardigan from Old Navy to judge if I like cardigans and I really like them. See my post in confessions but it is something about the extra pockets. I hate having things in my pants pockets so get a lot of use out of shirt/jacket/cardigan pockets.

[Ron]

I love my cardigans. Originally I thought they'd make me look old.
I am old but I can't blame the cardigans for that.
In fact I just bought two more. Shawl cardigans no less that I swore I'd never buy.
Live and learn.

[DocDave]

The cardigan I bought is bike and chunky. I'm sure if you search the threads you can even pinpoint a photo of the one that I bought. Gotta say. I'm looking forward to purchasing my next one.

[Mad Martigan]

I bought a cheap cardigan from Old Navy to judge if I like cardigans and I really like them. See my post in confessions but it is something about the extra pockets. I hate having things in my pants pockets so get a lot of use out of shirt/jacket/cardigan pockets.

I LOVE my old navy cardigan.

[Nandyn]

Cardigans, you say?? ...hmmm...

[DocDave]

So. Being new to the cardigan game, where you all suggest going to purchase them? And I'm talking the beefy kind of cardigans here. I guess they might be called shawl cardigans, as opposed to the slimmer versions worn by Mr. Rogers.

[charlielo]

I picked up a nice wool chore jacket from Jcrew (basically a cardigan) and love it! Nice, and cozy (medium thickness) and works well over a button down and tie.
https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens_categor...e=hthr-flannel

[idvsego]

Love cardigans. more comfortable than a blazer and more suitable for casual occasions, but still offers that visual layering effect.

[Arête]

I'm still waiting and unsure...but you inspire me to give it a shot!

[JBarwick]

So. Being new to the cardigan game, where you all suggest going to purchase them? And I'm talking the beefy kind of cardigans here. I guess they might be called shawl cardigans, as opposed to the slimmer versions worn by Mr. Rogers.

I am tempted to buy a cardigan from Northern Watters (Canadian Company). They make sweaters for the company Epaulet which is a pretty expensive store compared to the Dappered norms. While they have shawl collar cardigans, I for some reason want one of their belted sweaters with contrasting belt.

https://www.nwknitwear.com/cat/Sweaters

[mochi123]

I love cardigans! Shawl collar ones can be a bit more casual alternative to a blazer too.

[Nandyn]

I picked up a nice wool chore jacket from Jcrew (basically a cardigan) and love it! Nice, and cozy (medium thickness) and works well over a button down and tie.
https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens_categor...e=hthr-flannel

I was tempted to pick that up, too, over the weekend cuz my local store had it for 40% off, but half the reviews mention that it pills like crazy. I'm ok with dealing with some pilling and have sweater shavers, but sometimes I feel like it's just not worth dealing with it all the time if it's especially bad.

It fit really well and was a great mid weight/color and I didn't find it itchy. I especially loved that combo shawl/notch collar.

What's your experience so far with it?